I wanted to be an artist since I was 5 years old and I used to draw anyone who would sit still long enough. Meet Jan Farara, working artist in Antigua in the Caribbean and her wonderful collection of pieces featured by interior designers in exclusive resorts like Jumby Bay.
Read MoreI ask her when she took over the business, how long did it take before it could sustain her financially? "I carried on with my day job in the beginning" she says, "It was a couple of years before I thought it could go somewhere, before I saw the future potential, saw it morphing into my own thing." Now she employs between two and three people according to business needs all year round.
Read More"I'm an island girl", she tells me. I can feel the vibe, from her beach chic home eclectically filled with strategically placed art collected over the years, patterned co-ordinated fabrics in the many seating areas and coloured tiles. What strikes me immediately is her beauty, then I find her warmth and sunshine. Like a cat that curls up elegantly on the sofa, so does Charmaine, a feline coil of grace and elegance, of polish and poise, I am won over within minutes!Charmain
Read MoreAnnalea Mills, boho chic handmade leather designs in Antigua, available for shipping worldwide. This is a hippy chick, designer, Mom, sailor and wickedly talented lady. Have fun reading her story.
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